SHL
Shillong
India
12,020 km
7,469 miles
YOW
Ottawa
Canada
Distance
12,020 km
7,469 mi / 6,490 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
351°
north

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SHL YOW
Airport Name Shillong Airport Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport
IATA Code SHL YOW
ICAO Code VEBI CYOW
City Shillong Ottawa
Country India Canada
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Toronto
Elevation 2,910 ft 374 ft
Coordinates 25.700000, 91.980000 45.320000, -75.670000

Shillong (SHL) to Ottawa (YOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shillong Airport (SHL) in Shillong, India to Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) in Ottawa, Canada is 12,020 kilometers (7,469 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting India with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:55 in Shillong, it's 07:25 in Ottawa. With a 10.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,536 feet between the two airports. Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport sits lower than Shillong Airport.

The return flight from Ottawa (YOW) to Shillong (SHL) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shillong Airport (SHL) and Ottawa / Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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